Saturday, May 28, 2011

Like many of you, I haven't always relished looking at photos of myself. Or taking them. I'm always a bit taken aback that the outside (40-something) doesn't match the inside (12-ish). I've shot quite a few self-portraits this past year though, and I've come to appreciate making an image that reflects me, not just for what I look like on the outside, but which reveals my personality in some way. I recently started wearing reading glasses and when I catch a sideways glimpse of myself in a mirror I think I look quite Clark Kent-like. I'm quite fond of the idea of having a secret identity.

KJBehavior's self-portrait of herself cooling off in her car caught my eye because that sassy smile makes it look like she's hiding something too. I wonder what it is?

Thank you for the overwhelming enthusiasm for our Picture Color giveaway this week!Many of our current and past muses got to know one another taking Tracey Clark's Picture classes, and we are big fans.

The winner of a spot in Tracey's class, starting June 1, is gailO/Oliag. Congratulations! Contact us at mortalmuses [at] yahoo [dot] com and we'll hook you up.

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